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How Much Does Your Name Matter? (Rebroadcast )

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Exploring Racial Bias in Online Advertising

This chapter examines how race affects the online advertising landscape, revealing that black-identifying names face a higher likelihood of receiving ads related to arrest records. It highlights the biases embedded in ad algorithms and the disconnect between served ads and actual criminal histories.

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